The Siting and Land Rights department at Xcel Energy is seeking a part time Geospatial intern. The successful candidate will assist in legal description mapping, data creation and preparation for utility features, suitability modeling and site location analysis along with database maintenance.
Essential Functions
- Create, prepare and maintain GIS layers, applications and data sets for various projects
- Translate legal land descriptions and Public Land Survey System (PLSS) data to cartographic representations
- Work with GIS team to develop data standards, program goals and maintenance procedures
- Working toward a Bachelor's Degree in Geography; undergraduates only
- UW Eau Claire students strongly preferred
- Completion of GIS II or an equivalent course
- Experience producing maps using ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator and other mapping-related software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Reliable and able to prioritize and work independently
- Ability to work at least part time in the summer AND during the semester
Xcel Energy, Inc.
414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis
Minnesota United States
www.xcelenergy.com
Competency Band:
- Accountability
- Customer and Stakeholder Engagement
- Job and Business Expertise
- Operational Excellence
- Relationship Focused
Recruiter: Allison Schmidt
Hiring Manager: Laurel Hanson
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com